Government

The Town of Bridgewater's Animal Control Officer is responsible for investigating nuisance complaints, enforcing animal control by-laws; as well as M.G.L. chapter 140 laws, removing sick or injured wildlife: determine risk of rabies exposure and need for testing.

The Finance Department consists of Accounting, Assessing, Revenue Collecting, and Treasury. The Finance Department is responsible for the accounting and processing of all financial transactions of the Town. This includes accounts payable, payroll, receipts, general ledger processing, budget, reconciliation, auditing and reporting. The Finance Director oversees all financial areas.

The Town Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the town and shall be responsible to the town council for the proper operation of town affairs for which the town manager is given responsibility under the charter.